We answered a few questions about the 2009 Tampa Bay Rays over at Razzball. [Razzball]

David Price is in camp and ready to fight for the final spot in the rotation. King David notes that he prefers having to compete and earn a spot…Also, Joe Maddon will receive an honorary degree from Lafayette College. [Tampa Tribune]

Fairly sure we have saw a similar report recently, but this one includes more specific numbers…Ted Jackovics reports that 455K of the Rays’ 1.78 million tickets sold last year went to fans went to out-of-towners and that people from beyond Tampa Bay generated $136.5-212.5 million in tourism expenditures. Also, the Rays postseason run was worth an estimated $23.1 million in publicity for the Bay Area. [Tampa Tribune]

Bill Chastain tackles three questions of his own about the 2009 Rays. [MLB]

If you care, Joe Maddon was asked about the Alex Rodriguez situation. [St. Pete Times]

Did the Rays really give a locker, and jersey #5.5 to Pat Burrell’s bulldog? Sweet Fancy Moses. Only the Rays. [Bugs and Cranks]